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Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Summary
- Dr. Daniel Eskenazi is a certified psychiatrist currently based in Chapel Hill, NC, holding the position of Attending Physician at the Central Regional Hospital since 2022, after a five-year tenure at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and related institutions. His education includes a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, a Ph.D. in Neurobiology & Behavior and an MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Eskenazi's practical expertise spans psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and neuroscience. He is also a published author, known for his work on dopamine neuron-related research. His career accomplishments are noted by several honors and awards, including a New Investigator Award from the American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology and a Research Resident honor from the Leon Levy Neuroscience Fellowship.
Education & Training
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)/New York State Psychiatric InstituteResidency, Psychiatry, 2013 - 2017
- University of WashingtonPh.D., Neurobiology & Behavior, 2005 - 2013
- University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2013
- University of California, San DiegoB.S., Major in Animal Physiology & Neuroscience, Minor in Health Care – Social Issues, 2002 - 2005
- San Diego Miramar CollegeA.S., Biology, With honors, 1999 - 2002
- San Diego Miramar CollegeA.A., Psychology, With honors, 1999 - 2002
- San Diego Miramar CollegeA.A., Liberal Arts, With honors, 1999 - 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 2014 - 2026
- NC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Research Resident Leon Levy Neuroscience Fellowship, 2013-2017
- New Investigator Award American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2016
- Resident Physician Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2015
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 23 citationsDopamine Neurons That Cotransmit Glutamate, From Synapses to Circuits to Behavior.Daniel Eskenazi, Lauren Malave, Susana Mingote, Leora Yetnikoff, Samira Ztaou
Frontiers in Neural Circuits. 2021-05-19 - 319 citationsTransient neuronal inhibition reveals opposing roles of indirect and direct pathways in sensitizationSusan M. Ferguson, Daniel Eskenazi, Masago Ishikawa, Matthew J. Wanat, Paul E. M. Phillips
Nature Neuroscience. 2011-01-01 - 15 citationsDeconstructing 5-HT6 receptor effects on striatal circuit functionDaniel Eskenazi, Matthew Brodsky, John F. Neumaier
Neuroscience. 2015-07-23
Abstracts/Posters
- The role of the 5-HT6 receptor in compulsive responding: an investigation using viral-mediated gene transferNeumaier JF and Eskenazi D, 49th annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 1/1/2010
- Elucidating the role of striatal pathways in operant responding and decision-making tasks using targeted viral-mediated gene transfer of DREADD Daniel Eskenazi M.D., P...Ferguson SM, Eskenazi D, Phillips PEM, and Neumaier JF, 49th annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 1/1/2010
- The role of the 5-HT6 receptor in compulsive responding: an investigation using viral-mediated gene transferEskenazi D, and Neumaier JF, Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, 1/1/2010
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Lectures
- Circuit modulation by striatal cholinergic interneuronsPhoenix, AZ - 1/1/2016
- Deconstructing 5-HT6 receptor effects on striatal circuit functionNYU Langone Medical Center, Alumni Hall, New York, NY - 1/1/2015
- Selective manipulation of striatal circuitry with serotonin-6 receptors: pathway specific targeting of 5-HT6 receptor overexpression has opposing effects on behavioral...Hollywood Beach, FL - 1/1/2012
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Other
- Attached. The new science of adult attachment and how it can help you find – and keep – love by Amir Levine and Rachel SF Heller, Tarcher / Penguin publishing (Book re...Eskenazi D and Alfonso CA, Psychodynamic Psychiatry
1/1/2016 - Thesis defense: From actions to habits in rats: striatal circuitry and 5-HT6 receptorsEskenazi D, UWSOM
1/1/2011 - Introduction to Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Enzyme BasicsEskenazi D , Acosta D, MedEdPORTAL
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Research History
- Graduate PhD StudentLaboratory of John F. Neumaier M.D./Ph.D. University of Washington2007 - 2011
- Undergraduate Research AssistantLaboratory of Charles Zuker Ph.D. University of California, San Diego2004 - 2005
- Undergraduate Research AssistantLaboratory of Fred H. Gage Ph.D. Salk Institute for Biological Studies2003 - 2004
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-eskenazi-b4933a28/
- ResearchGatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel_Eskenazi/info
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